Zalewski, a 52-year borough resident, is a graduate of the Chester County School of Nursing. She is employed by Comfort Keepers in Springfield.

Throughout the years, Zalewski has served the borough in various capacities, including eight years on council, four years on the recreation board and 16 years as a member of the environmental advisory council.

Zalewski said she would like to be re-elected Mayor to continue the work she has done with the police department.

“I feel as though great progress has been made,” Zalewski said. “The crime rate is down and the drug enforcement offices have netted many arrests. I strive to make Trainer a safe place so our residents can be proud of where they live.”

Gibson-Williams is a five-year borough resident. She is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology and received a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Strayer University. She is currently employed by Delco Home Rentals.

Gibson-Williams is a member of the Trainer Democrat Committee and the Delaware County Democratic Women’s Club, as well as the Life in Christ Cathedral of Faith in Chester.

For Gibson-Wiliams, recreation is an important issue. She believes there are not activities for the children of the borough as well as the senior citizens.

“I think it is vital to bring the entire community together,” Gibson-Williams said. “I would like to bring diversity to the borough and be the voice of the people.”

Mathews, the current president of council, is a 17-year resident and attended RETS Electronic School. He is employed at Visual Communications as a foreman responsible for the construction of displays.

Mathews has been a member of council for 12 years and would like to continue serving the residents of the borough.

“I care for this borough and do not want to see it go down hill,” Mathews said. “The borough has come a long way. I love where I live and want to continue making it better.”

Beck has resided in the borough for 58 years. She received her EMT/paramedic certification from Delaware County Community College.

Now retired, Beck was employed for many years as an emergency medical technician/paramedic crew chief at Sacred Heart Hospital.

In addition to serving on council, Beck was appointed Mayor in 2008 and served in that capacity for more than a year.

“The reason I would like to continue serving on council is to help the borough citizens and assist them in whatever they need,” Beck said. “I want to see the borough remain clean and healthy.”

Cassidy, a 38-year resident, is employed as a maintenance mechanic at Cott Beverages.

He was appointed to council in September, filling the unexpired term of James Magaw.

A previous member of council, Cassidy has served on various boards and committees including the recreation board and board of health. He was also chairman of the sewer authority.

Cassidy said he would like to be elected to concentrate on the borough budget and maintain or lower the current tax rate.

“I have already taken steps to lower our utility bills and improve the appearance of borough hall,” Cassidy said. “I will also be available to meet with residents on issues and not be an absentee councilman.”

Griffin was appointed to council several months ago, but resigned due to moving from the borough. Her name appears on the ballot because it was too late to have it removed. In September, Lisa Aldeman was appointed to fill Griffin’s seat.

Burgos, an 18-year resident, attended Widener University. She is employed at an AIDS care group in Chester.

Burgos said her goal is to increase programs for the children of the borough, represent all of the residents, and make the borough safe.

“I want to be involved in my community,” Burgos said. “There are way too many children hanging on the street corners. We need more and better programs to keep them occupied.”